ATT Intercom Speakerphone 955 Users Guide

							SET UP SYSTEM FEATURES 
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Assign the Line Groupfor this Phone
1Press G.
2Press -until the screen displays LINE GROUP,then press >.
3Press -or +to select the desired setting.
4Press Sto store your selection.
Turn Auto-MuteOn or Off
Choose whether sounds at this extension will be heard automatically in
response to a page(Auto-Mute Off) or only when Mis pressed.
Auto-Mute Off permits hands-free conversation and room monitoring;
Auto-Mute On protects privacy.
1Press G.
2Press -until the screen displays AUTO MUTE,then press >.
3Press -or +to select the desired setting.
4Press Sto store your selection.
Set the Dial Mode
1Press G.
2Press -until the screen displays TONE/PULSE,then press >.
3Press -or +to select the desired setting.
4Press Sto store your selection.
Set the Flash Time
NOTE: If you are using this phone within the United States,there is no
need to change the Flash Time from the default setting (0.7 seconds).
1Press G.
2Press -until the screen displays FLASH TIME,then press >.
3Press -or +to select the desired setting.
4Press Sto store your selection.
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Turn Hold ReminderOn or Off
1Press G.
2Press -until the screen displays HOLD REMINDER,then press >.
3Press -or +to select the desired setting.
4Press Sto store your selection.
Program Home and Local Area Codes
One Home and up to five Local Area Codes can be programmed into the
unit.The Home Area Codemust be programmed in order for you to dial
numbers stored in the directoryand the Caller ID Call Listand so that you
can transfer numbers from the Call List to the directory.By programming
these specific area codes,the unit will be able to distinguish a local call from
a long distance call,and will thereby dial the appropriate number ofdigits.
1Press G.
2Press -until the screen displays AREA CODEs,then press >.
3Press -or +to select type of area code you wish to set.
4Press >to confirm your choice,then use the keypad to enter the
digits of the area code.
5Press Sto store the setting.
6Repeat Steps 1-5to program additional area codes.
NOTE: If you must dial the area code to place calls within your own
area code,enter “000”for the Home Area Code and enter your area code
as a Local Area Code.
You will need to program the following two features if this phone
is the designated Console Phone for your Centrex system:
Set Your Phone to be the Centrex Console Phone
NOTE: This feature is for use with Centrex systems only.
1Press G.
2Press -until the screen displays CONSOLE,then press >.
3Press -or +to select a setting.
4Press Sto confirm your selection.
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Program the Centrex Console Delayed Ring Time
NOTE: This feature is for use with Centrex systems only.
Set the length of time the phone will ring before the Centrex Console
phone picks up calls to your phone.One ring is about six seconds.
1Press G.
2Press -until the screen displays CSL DELAY RING,then 
press >.
3Press -or +to select a setting.
4Press Sto confirm your selection.
Erase All Settings and Return the Phone to Default
Settings
1Press G.
2Press -until the screen displays RESET ALL?.
3Press >.The screen displays:
4Press Rwithin three seconds to confirm the RESET ALL
command.The screen displays:
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Activatecustom-callingservices
Activatetemporarytonedialing
Activatehands-freecalling forspeakerphone 
Activate hands-freecalling for headset
Redirect an incomingcall to any 955 phone
Initiate a three-partycall
Put a caller on hold
Adjustvolumeofringer,handset,speakerphone,and headset
Line-in-uselights
Linebuttons
Preventsinterruptionsduring a call
Mutethemicrophone
Rediallast number called– OR –Automatically redial anumber when the line you’recalling is busy
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							NOTE:When you make a call,the phone selects the Prime Lineyou
programmed.When you answer a call,the phone automatically selects
the ringing line.If you have a private line,the phone automatically
selects that line.
Making or Answering a Call
NOTE: This phone will automatically make and answer calls in the mode
last used (handset,speakerphone or headset).Follow the directions below
to switch modes.
Handset
To make a call,lift the handset.You can dial your call manually or dial a
number from the directory(see DIRECTORYOPERATION).
To answer a call,lift the handset.Replace the handset to end the call.
To override automatic line selection,lift the handset,then press and
release a LINE button
— OR —
Press the LINE button for the line you wish to select,then lift the handset.
Speakerphone
To make a call,press and release the desired LINE button or K.
TheSPEAKER lightgoes on.Wait for a dial tone,then dial the call manually
or by dialing a number from the directory(see DIRECTORYOPERATION).
NOTE: If the most recent call was handled with the headset,you must
pressKto activate the speakerphone.
To answer a call,press Kor press the LINE button of the incoming
call.Press Kagain to end thecall.
Headset
You can use this phone hands-free when you install a 2.5mm headset.
Headsets are available for purchase in retail stores (comcode #108041732)
or by calling 1 800 222-3111.
Make sure the headset is plugged into the headset jack located to the left of
the handset jack on the left side of the telephone base.You will hear a
double-beep if you press hand the headset is not plugged in.
To make a call,press and release hor press the desired LINE
buttonand then press h.The HEADSET light goes on.Wait for a dial
tone,then dial the call manually or by dialing a number from the directory
(see DIRECTORYOPERATION).
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To answer a call,press h.Press hagain to end thecall.
To switch from handset to headsetor speakerphone,press hor
K,then replace the handset (for headset,headset must be pluggedin).
To switch from speakerphone to handset,lift the handset.(Do not
press Kor the call will be disconnected.) 
To switch from headset to speakerphone(when handset is in the
cradle),press K.
To switch from headset to speakerphone (when handset is off-hook),
press Kand replace the handset.
To switch from speakerphone to headset,insert the headset plug into
the jack,and press h.
To override automatic line selection,press and release a LINE button
(this activates the speakerphoneor headset).
Timer
When you make or answer a call,the timer automatically starts.The screen
displays the elapsed time in minutes and seconds for the first hour (up to
59:59) and then begins again.The timer stops automatically when you
hang up and the recorded time is displayed for about 10 seconds.
The timer also stops when you place a call on holdand resets when you
release hold.
Call Privacy
To ensure call privacy,the phone allows only one set at a time to use a line.
Canceling Call Privacy 
During the call,press the LINE button for the call.You’ll hear a short beep.
Others can now join the call.
Restoring Call Privacy
Press the LINE button again during the call.You’ll hear a double-beep.The
other phones will be dropped from the call.
NOTE: Call privacy is automatically restored when you end the call.
NOTE: When a non-system phone answers a call,any other system phone
can pick up the call by pressing the LINE button.Once a system phone
picks up the call,Call Privacy is activated and no other system phones can
listen to the call unless Call Privacy is canceled,but non-system phones
which share that line can still join the call.
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Do Not Disturb
When your phone is off-hook (i.e.,you are on a call) you will hear a low
volume ring when you receive an intercomcall.In order to prevent even
this audible signal,activate the Do Not Disturb feature.When you activate
this feature you will not hear paging tones,voice paging,or incoming call
rings.Instead,the LINE lightflashes and the INTERCOM lightgoes on
tosignal an incoming call or page.If you receive an intercom call,the
INTERCOM light flashes,and the intercom number calling you appears on
the display.Caller ID information will be displayed for incoming calls from
outside.
1Press Nto prevent interruptions.The DND light goes on and
the screen display includes DND.
2Press Nagain to resume normal call alerts.The DND lightgoes
off and the screen no longer shows DND.
When this feature is activated,callers from within your 955 system will
hear a short repeating tone (like a fast busy signal).
Line-in-Use Lights
Whenever a line is in use,the Line lightwill be on.Use the following chart
to determine the exact status of a line.
A Line light shows:To show that:
On steadilyThe line is in use at another extension
Slow,even blinksYou have an incoming direct call
Rapid,even blinksYou have an incoming transfer call
Flashing pattern long on,You are talking on the line
brief off
Alternating one long and The line is on holdat your extension
one short flash
Two short and one long The line is on hold at another extension 
flash,repeating
Volume
Handset/Speakerphone/Headset VolumeControl
When you are on a call,press Volume +to increase call volume.Press
Volume -to decrease volume.You will hear a beep when you reach the
minimum or maximum level.
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Ringer Volume
You can adjust the ringer volume while the phone is ringing.While the
line is ringing,press Volume +orVolume -to reach the desired level.
This phone has four ringer volume levels.Each time you adjust the ringer,
you will hear a sample indicating the volume level.
Turning RingerOff
You may turn the ringer for each line on or off.See “Turn the Ringer
On/Off for Each Line”in SET UP SYSTEM FEATURES.
Redial
The last number dialed on this phone (up to 32 digits) is stored in redial
memory until you dial another number.
Handset
To dial the same number again,lift the handset,listen for the dial tone,then
press a.
Speakerphoneor Headset
To dial the same number again,press a.The phone automatically
selects an available line and dials the last number.
NOTE: You will experience a delay before the call is dialed when using
the Redial feature.This is normal.
Auto Redial
Press atwice and the phone automatically selects an available line
— OR —
Press a line button to select a line,then press atwice.
The phone redials the number you just called,and continues up to 10 times
until the other line rings,or until you cancel Auto Redial.
When you hear the line ringing or the other party answers,lift the handset or
press Kor hto complete the call and speak with the other party.
If you don’t complete the call,the phone disconnects after 30 seconds.
To cancel Auto Redial,press any button (except Volume +or -).
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Hold
Press and release H.The light of the line on hold flashes,and a
double-beep sounds every 30 seconds to remind you the call is on hold.
(Toturn off the reminder beep,see “Turn Hold Reminder On or Off”in SET
UP SYSTEM FEATURES.)  You can replace the handset in the cradle without
disconnecting the call.The speakerphoneis automatically turned off.
To release Hold,press and release the LINE button of the call on hold.
NOTE: The system automatically disconnects a call on hold after 20
minutes.To keep a call on hold longer than 20 minutes,release Hold
before 20 minutes and then place the call on hold again.
NOTE: You cannot put an intercomcall on hold.
NOTE: If a line is in use,pressing Ior pwill place the line on
hold and activate the intercom.
Switch Between Lines
1Press and release Hto keep a call on the first line.
2Press and release the LINE button of another line to make or
answer another call.
NOTE: If you switch lines without pressing Hfirst,you will drop thecall.
Mute
This feature lets you mute the telephone so that you can hear the other
party,but the other party can’t hear you.
To activate this feature,press and release M.The MUTE lightgoeson.
To return to the conversation,press and release Magain.
NOTE: Switching from handset to speakerphoneor headset,or from
speakerphone or headset to handset,changing lines,and putting a call on
holdalso cancel Mute.
Flash
Use Finstead of the switchhook to activate telephone company
subscriber services such as Call Waiting or Three-Way Calling.
To adjust the length of the Flash signal,see “Set the Flash Time”in SET UP
SYSTEM FEATURES.
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Temporary ToneDialing
If you have dial pulse (rotary) service,you can change from dial pulse to
touch tone dialing during a call by pressing t.This is useful if you
need to send touch tone signals for access to telephone banking or long-
distance services.
1Dial the number.
2Press and release t.Buttons pressed after this send touch
tone signals.
3After you hang up,the phone automatically returns to rotary
service.
Conference Calls
This feature lets you set up a three-party call by using two lines at the same
time.You can also join an intercomcall with a call on an outside line.
1Make or answer a call.
2Press and release H.
3Call someone on another line.
4When this call is answered,press C.The three-party
conference begins immediately.
5To end a conference call,hang up.All parties will disconnect.
To talk privately with one party:
1Press Hto place both lines on hold.
2Press a LINE button to talk privately with the person on that line.
3Press Cto resume the conference call.
To drop one line:
Press the LINE button of the party you want to keep.The other line will be
dropped.
NOTE: Occasionally,the far-end parties on a conference call might not
hear one another.
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